Record oil prices and skyrocketing shipping rates are rattling markets, but Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors (NASDAQ:GROW), sees opportunity amid the chaos.
The recent U.S.-Iran conflict has disrupted supply chains and freight markets, yet history shows geopolitical shocks are often short-lived. In this op ed, Holmes argues that investors who stay calm and focus on shipping, energy, and commodities may be positioned to reap gains once tensions ease, turning market turbulence into a strategic advantage.
U.S. Global Investors (NASDAQ:GROW) announced it will continue its monthly dividend payments, highlighting its positioning amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The company’s Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.0075 per share per month, scheduled for April through June 2026. Record dates are set for April 13, May 11, and June 15, with payment dates of April 27, May 26, and June 29.
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd (TSX-V:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE, FRA:YO0, BVC:HIVECO) and AMC Robotics Corporation have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting the development of artificial intelligence–driven robotics applications and related computing infrastructure.
Under the collaboration, AMC Robotics has begun utilizing HIVE’s GPU-based AI computing infrastructure and services to support its development, testing, and deployment activities.
Highland Critical Minerals Corp (CSE:HLND, FRA:U8X) has launched a non-brokered flow-through private placement to raise up to C$400,000 to support exploration spending.
The company plans to issue up to 1.6 million flow-through common shares at a price of C$0.25 each, according to a statement.
Digi Power X Inc (NASDAQ:DGXX, FRA:1NQ0, TSX-V:DGX) has announced a new development phase for its artificial intelligence infrastructure platform, US Data Centers (USDC), including the involvement of telecommunications executive Hans Vestberg as a co-founder and senior advisor.
The initiative is intended to expand USDC as a stand-alone platform focused on manufacturing and deploying modular Tier III AI data centers, while Digi Power X continues to focus on energy-optimized digital infrastructure operations.
Abacus Global Management (NYSE:ABX) has agreed to acquire an approximately $53 million minority equity stake in wealth and asset manager Manning & Napier, as the alternative asset manager looks to expand distribution of its longevity-focused investment products.
The Orlando, Florida-based company said the deal will be accompanied by a strategic alliance agreement aimed at driving growth through product distribution, lead generation and joint product development, while allowing Manning & Napier to maintain its independent operations.
Thruvision Group PLC (LSE:THRU), the maker of 'walk-through' security technology, saw its shares rise in Friday morning's trade, after it secured a further foothold in the US aviation market after winning a US$0.6 million contract from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority for worker screening systems at Orlando International Airport.
The AIM-listed security technology group will supply five 81-Series systems, including battery-powered bases for mobile deployment, with delivery due by 31 March 2026.
Thor Explorations Ltd (TSX-V:THX, AIM:THX, OTC:THXPF, FRA:T2X) has filed the NI 43-101 technical report for its Douta gold project in Senegal, formalising a pre-feasibility study that points to a high-return development and keeps the company on track for first production in early 2028.
The numbers, which were previously set out in January, show that the project carries a pre-tax net present value of US$908 million, on a 73% internal rate of return (IRR), and post-tax NPV stands at US$633 million and a 61% IRR, based on a long-term gold price of US$3,500 an ounce.